recouple

/rɪˈkʌpl/

Definitions

1. verb

to reunite or become reunited with a partner, especially after a separation or divorce

“After a year of being apart, they decided to recouple and get back together.”

2. verb

to join or combine two or more things, such as pieces of a puzzle, that have become separated

“She had to recouple the broken pieces of the vase before it could be put back on display.”

3. noun

a person who has recoupled, especially after a separation or divorce

“They were happy to see the recoupled couple walking hand in hand.”

Synonyms

  • reconnect
  • rekindle
  • reunite

Antonyms

  • disunite
  • separate
  • split